#181513 Hex Color
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This very dark grey has a muted, warm brown undertone that creates a gloomy, serious mood without pure-black harshness. The hex code #181513 suits dark interfaces, moody branding, and large typography, providing a stable base for warmer accents. White text reaches about 18.2:1 contrast, supporting readable small body text.
Questions about #181513
What is #181513 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #181513 is rgb(24, 21, 19), in HSL hsl(24, 12%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 21%, 91%.
Is #181513 a warm or cool color?
#181513 reads as a warm near-black because its very low lightness is balanced by a muted brown undertone, giving it more earthy softness than a neutral or blue-leaning charcoal in dark layouts.
What colors pair well with #181513?
#181513 pairs well with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, and ochre, which bring out its brown undertone while preserving a grounded, low-saturation mood for interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts.
Is #181513 readable on white or black?
#181513 has a 18.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.